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Flipping the filter over so that the end cap is wedged against the temperature probe avoids the cap being dislodged for the most part, save an extremely vigorous whirlpool. The bottom screen hack is an option for some but I’ve chosen not to modify my GF too much and it’s been fine. I’m in the...

It will fit. The Bluetooth controller sits on top of the bracket/handle instead of inside it. The Bluetooth controller is shipped with the screws used to hang it from the GF in the wrong position (at least they were for mine). You will need to move the screws into the alternate holes so the...

Just took delivery of two of the kegmenter lids with the floating dip-tubes as per your recommendation. The ball float and silicone tubing looks to be the same as that supplied for the Fermentasaurus. I think it will be a PITA to get the tubing supplied to fit over the beer tube post, at a...

Hot concentrated sodium percabonate solution and a nylon scourer has worked well for me, got the inside walls shiny again.

Put your spunding valve on the receiving keg. Pressure differential between the two vessels of 5PSI works well for me. Adjust the spunding valve so that you get a slow hiss, with about 5PSI differential. Eg. Kegmenter at 10 PSI and receiving keg at 5PSI. Make sure the beer is chilled. With...

I've only ever used Wy3711 and Wy3724, both have a lot of Saison character. Admittedly I ferment 3711 at 20C ramping to 25. I have only used 3724 once and ramped it to a ridiculous 32C in an attempt to finish it off. Only later learnt it is pressure sensitive. I've had a few Belle Saison...

I have a beer I intended to be a Biere de Garde Brun fermented with Wy3787 Trappist High Gravity Ale Yeast in the keg and just about to bottle. I added a small amount of Pale chocolate malt that has contributed a nice chocolate/slightly roasty flavour but probably too much for style. The fruity...

BJCP (and therefore the AABC) guidelines state the use of German Ale yeast and even Lager yeasts fermented warm. No mention of Saison yeast. Surprised me too when putting together a recipe. More of a malt driven style, rather than yeast esters. Saison yeast is so characterful that any beer...

Are you using the Grainfather online (mash) efficiency calculator for this figure? Try plugging your grainbill weights and post sparge volume into the Brewer's Friend (link on this site) efficiency calculator or BeerSmith for comparison.

I'm finding the Tilt most useful for brewing Lagers using a fast fermentation method. Gravity checked every day to get an approximate value to determine when to ramp temperature. Also good to decide when the ferment is done. I've had too many problems with accuracy of calibration, effects of...

Yes, mostly works fine, but range to smartphone is only about 3 metres from inside a fridge. Also when cold crashing under pressure the readings go awry. Gravity reads 6 to 8 points lower than prior to chilling.

Has anyone had issues with excess sulphur fermenting Lagers under pressure? I have brewed the same Bohemian Pilsener twice now in the kegmenter. The first brew I was very cautious and set the spunding valve at 5PSI, and only after 75% expected attenuation. It turned out really well. Minimal...

99% certain there is no 50L Grainfather.

I've had the Series IV for almost a year. Very happy with it. The only issue I have had is the rear-most keg freezing when temp. set at 2C for Lagering. Only happens when there are three kegs inside and one is pushed to the rear right to make them fit. Just too close to the rear chilling...

I suspect that even with a very efficient recirculation there is a temperature differential of 1-2C from top to bottom in the mash tun. Don't know how you get around this except to think an insulating coat may help a little. So what is your mash temp? Is it that measured at the probe, in the...

Ha ha! I want to know too. SWMBO obeyed already goes crook at me for killing the lawn with hot wort dregs and perc.

Excellent idea. How many uses do you get out a 25L container of Starsan? Is there any value in checking its pH periodically to determine that is still has sanitising ability? I saw comment on another thread a few months ago that pH should be below (?)3.5.

Do you use a chiller or run boiling wort into a no-chill cube? To maximise hop aroma next time I'd suggest moving the 10, 5, and 1 minute additions to flameout, or if you no chill put them in a hop bag in the cube. If you have a chiller and can recirculate, an even better option would be to...

Do you think there may be a little too much Amber malt in there? I've only dared use it in small amounts as it's described as having an intense flavour. It is a light roasted malt and could be quite bitter in large amounts. The Malt book from the Brewing Elements Series recommends it...

As per the the Gage Roads spin "Little Dove" is translation for the Dutch "Duyfken", the name of the Dutch-built ship which is credited with the first European voyage to reach Australia. A replica of the Duyfken is docked in Fremantle. As LC points out 'the New World', mostly refers to the...